Phil Nevin - TTM

Phil Nevin

Retired professional baseball player. Played for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins.

Autograph obtained c/o the Toledo Mud Hens.

Nevin signed my 2004 Upper Deck card in black sharpie. I was not expecting to get this back as soon as I did because only a couple days after sending it out, Nevin joined the Tigers for the remainder of the season.

Sean Casey - TTM

Sean Casey

Retired professional baseball player. Played for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox.

Autograph obtained c/o the MLB Network.

This former Tigers first baseman signed my 2007 Topps card in blue sharpie. The autograph turned out great on this card and is a great addition to my Detroit Tigers PC.

Luis Gonzalez - TTM

Luis Gonzalez

Retired professional baseball player. Played for the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers and Florida Marlins.

Autograph obtained c/o the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Luis signed my 2008 Upper Deck card in black sharpie. The signature looks very nice on this card and even though he only spent one year in the Motor City, this is another nice addition to my Detroit Tigers PC.

Todd Jones - TTM

Todd Jones

Retired professional baseball player. Played for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and Florida Marlins.

Autograph obtained c/o his home.

"Jonesy" was one of my favorite Tigers during their 2006 World Series run, so I was thrilled to get my 2007 Topps and 1991 Classic Prospects cards back signed in blue sharpie.

Jacob Turner - TTM

Jacob Turner

Currently playing for the Detroit Tigers of the MLB.

Autograph obtained c/o the West Michigan Whitecaps*

Turner is arguably the best prospect in the Tigers organization, and was a great addition to my Detroit Tigers PC. He signed my custom card in blue sharpie, the signature turned out very crisp and clean on the card.

*No longer a member of team.

Al Kaline - TTM

Al Kaline

Retired professional baseball player. Played for the Detroit Tigers.

Autograph obtained c/o his home.

Probably the best autograph to add to the Detroit Tigers PC, Kaline's #6 is retired by the Tigers. This Hall of Famer signed my card in blue sharpie. Al does charge a fee of $10 per autograph, but I was more than happy to pay this fee for an autograph from one of the greatest Detroit ball players in the history of the game.

Elroy Face - TTM

Elroy Face

Former professional baseball player. Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Montreal Expos.

Autograph obtained c/o his home.

Even though Face was known for his playing days with the Pirates, it's great that he played for the Tigers as I can add this to my Tigers PC. Face was a solid reliever for the Pirates during their World Series run and many other seasons.

Frank Tanana - TTM

Frank Tanana

Former professional baseball player. Played for the California Angels, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, and New York Yankees.

Autograph obtained c/o his home.

Tanana signed my custom card and added his own signed card. Frank inscribed both cards with a bible verse. Tanana spent seven years pitching for the Tigers. His signature is an awesome addition to my Tigers PC.

Virgil Trucks - TTM

Virgil Trucks

Former professional baseball player. Played for the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees.

Autograph obtained through the mail.

Throwing two no hitters in 1952, Trucks is a Tigers legend. Virgil signed my custom and sent his own card.

Lance Parrish - TTM

Lance Parrish

Former professional baseball player. Played for the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Autograph obtained through the mail.

Another addition to my current and former Detroit Tigers collection, Lance signed my 1988 Topps in blue sharpie. Parrish has a real nice signature and it turned out great on my card.

Mark Fidrych - B

Mark Fidrych

Former professional baseball player. Played for the Detroit Tigers.

Autograph bought at a card shop.

I was absolutely thrilled to get this one. Being a Detroit fan, this was a must have for my collection. Unfortunately, "The Bird" passed away in 2009 but his legacy as a baseball legend lives on. Mark signed this "Action Packed" card in blue pen. Though it is signed in pen, the card looks real nice in person.

Robbie Weinhardt - TTM

Robbie Weinhardt

Currently playing for the Detroit Tigers of the MLB.

Autograph obtained c/o the Detroit Tigers.

Weinhardt began the 2009-10 Major League Baseball season with the Detroit Tigers AAA affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens, but he would later be called up to the Motor City, in order to fill in for an injured player. Robbie maintained the position on the Tigers for quite some time before he was again placed in the minors.

Ryan Perry - IP

Ryan Perry

Currently playing for the Detroit Tigers of the MLB.

Autograph obtained in person at a Detroit Tigers V.S. Pittsburgh Pirates game.

Perry was drafted by the Detroit Tigers out of the University Of Arizona playing for the Crimson Tide`s baseball squad. A relief pitcher, Perry recorded his first career win on May 1, 2010.

Perry signed my Detroit Tigers Cooperstown Hat.

Ramon Santiago - IP

Ramon Santiago

Currently playing with the Detroit Tigers of the MLB.

Autograph obtained in person at a Detroit Tigers V.S. Pittsburgh Pirates game.

Santiago made his MLB debut on May 17, 2002 for the Detroit Tigers. Santiago would join the Seattle Mariners the following season playing in 26 games for the big league club. Ramon would find his way back to the Tigers organization in 2006 and is still playing with Detroit today.

Santiago signed my 2008 Topps Baseball card.

Josh Anderson - IP

Josh Anderson


Currently playing for the Atlanta Braves of the MLB.


Autograph obtained in person at a Detroit Tigers V.S. Pittsburgh Pirates game.

Anderson played for the Houston Astros in his rookie season but joined the Detroit Tigers the following season. After having some success with Detroit, he was dealt to the Kansas City Royals. After finishing the season with Kansas City, he would start the 2010 Major League Baseball season with the Atlanta Braves.

Anderson signed my Detroit Tigers Cooperstown Hat.

Dane Sardinha - IP

Dane Sardinha

Currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies of the MLB.

Autograph obtained in person at a Detroit Tigers V.S. Pittsburgh Pirates game.

Sardinha was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1997 MLB Draft but didn't make his MLB debut until 2003 and with the Cinncinatti Reds. After his days with the Reds, Dane was signed to a minor league contract and recieved in invite to spring training with the Detroit Tigers. In 2008 he would play catcher for the Tigers in place of the injured Brandon Inge.

Sardinha signed my Detroit Tigers Cooperstown Hat.

Scott Sizemore - IP

Scott Sizemore

Currently playing for the Oakland Athletics of the MLB.

Autograph obtained in person at the 2010 TigerFest.

Sizemore, who was called up by the Tigers to play third base while the injured, Brandon Inge, healed, spent the 2007 season playing with the West Michigan Whitecaps, the singel-A affiliate of the Tigers. He recorded his first ever major league hit against the Cleveland Indians in 2010.

Sizemore signed a team sheet along with many other Tigers players and staff.

Magglio Ordonez - IP

Magglio Ordonez

Currently playing for the Detroit Tigers of the MLB.

Autograph obtained in person at the 2010 TigerFest.

Ordonez began his professional baseball career in Chicago with the White Sox before joining the Tigers later on in his career. Magglio, a fan favourite at Comerica Park in Detroit, is well known for his unforgettable walk-off home run at the 2006 ALCS to send the Tigers to the 2006 World Series Championship.Though they would lose to the Cardinals, "Magg's' " home run will never be forgotten by Tigers fans everwhere.

Magglio signed my 2008 Topps Baseball Card and was nice enough to stop for a picture with me.

Justin Verlander - IP

Justin Verlander

Currently playing for the Detroit Tigers of the MLB.

Autograph obtained in person at the 210 TigerFest.

Verlander, who threw the first ever no-hitter at Comerica Park against the Milwaukee Brewers, was drafted 2nd overall by the Tigers out of Old Dominion University. Justin, who is number 1 in the pitching rotation for Detroit, wears number 35 when on the mound for the Tigers.

Verlander signed my 2008 Topps Baseball card and was nice enough to stop signing to take a picture with me. One of my favourite baseball autographs I've obtained.

Jim Leyland - IP

Jim Leyland

Currently the manager for the Detroit Tigers of the MLB.

Autograph obtained in person at the 2010 TigerFest.

Leyland began his playing career when the Detroit Tigers signed him as a catcher in 1963. He spent the next few years playing in the minor leagues. He would end up being the third base coach for the Chicago White Sox. Jim was then named the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates and is now the manager for Detroit.

Jim signed my 2008 Topps Baseball card from the Limited Edition Detroit Tigers 55 card team set.